Muskegon County

Michigan · Public K-12

Muskegon County is one of Michigan's public-school counties, with 71 campuses serving about 25,245 students (33 elementary, 11 middle, and 23 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $65,024.

7-year change in Muskegon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

25,212

-2,293 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

65%

was 68%

% Hispanic

was 7%

% Black

18%

was 19%

% Asian

was 1%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

20 districts

Enrollment

25,245

NCES CCD

Median income

$65,024

Below Michigan avg

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Above Michigan avg

Elementary

11,574 students

Middle

5,158 students

High

7,965 students

Combined / other

548 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

Mona Shores Public School District

3,927 students · 20 districts in Muskegon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Muskegon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

77%

Hispanic

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

65%

Hispanic

Black

18%

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

21.3%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

6.4%

civilian labor

Median age

22.5% under 18

Test scores in Muskegon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 27 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

Churchill Elementary School· 62.5%
Whitehall Ealy Elem School· 56.5%
Shettler School· 54.8%
Lincoln Park Elementary School· 51.4%
North Muskegon Elementary School· 44.9%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

Bunker Elementary· 20.7%
Cardinal Elementary· 22.7%
Timberland Academy· 25.2%
Holton Elementary School· 29.9%
Oakridge Upper Elementary School· 30.5%

See all 27 schools in Muskegon County ranked by score →

All schools (71)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
Mona Shores High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	1,268	·
ReethsPuffer High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	1,107	·
Muskegon High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	1,003	·
Mona Shores Middle School	Muskegon	Middle	06-08	930	·
Fruitport High School	Fruitport	High	09-12	812	·
Charles Hackley Middle School	Muskegon	Middle	06-08	774	·
Fruitport Middle School	Fruitport	Middle	06-08	615	·
Timberland Academy	Muskegon	Elementary	KG-08	613	·
Cardinal Elementary	Muskegon	Elementary	KG-05	611	·
ReethsPuffer Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-04	600	·
Whitehall Senior High School	Whitehall	High	09-12	597	·
Edgewood Elementary School	Fruitport	Elementary	PK-05	585	·
Oakridge Lower Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-04	549	·
Orchard View High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	543	·
Oakridge High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	539	·
ReethsPuffer Middle School	Muskegon	Middle	06-08	537	·
ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch	Muskegon	Middle	05-06	479	·
Campbell Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	454	·
Bunker Elementary	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	451	·
Ross Park Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	450	·
Oakview Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	438	·
Oakridge Upper Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	01-06	437	·
Oehrli Elementary School	Montague	Elementary	01-05	436	·
Shoreline Elementary School	Whitehall	Elementary	PK-02	432	·
Whitehall Ealy Elem School	Whitehall	Elementary	03-05	431	·
Central Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-04	428	·
Whitehall Middle School	Whitehall	Middle	06-08	424	·
Orchard View Middle School	Muskegon	Middle	05-09	422	·
Montague High School	Montague	High	09-12	419	·
Churchill Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	414	·
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	411	·
North Muskegon Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	406	·
Beechnau Elementary School	Ravenna	Elementary	PK-04	393	·
Marquette Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	367	·
Three Oaks Public School Academy	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-06	363	·
Holton Elementary School	Holton	Elementary	PK-05	338	·
Orchard View Early Elementary	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-01	331	·
Ravenna High School	Ravenna	High	09-12	317	·
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School	Montague	Middle	06-08	307	·
North Muskegon High School	Muskegon	High	09-12	305	·
Beach Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	KG-05	295	·
Shettler School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	293	·
Ravenna Middle School	Ravenna	Middle	05-08	291	·
Oakridge Middle School	Muskegon	Combined	03-12	271	·
Muskegon Heights Academy	Muskegon	High	06-12	253	·
Holton High School	Holton	High	09-12	224	·
North Muskegon Middle School	Muskegon	Middle	06-08	206	·
Twin Lake School	Twin Lake	Elementary	PK-04	205	·
Glenside Elementary	Muskegon	Elementary	KG-05	185	·
Muskegon Covenant Academy	Muskegon	High	09-12	181	·
Holton Middle School	Holton	Middle	06-08	173	·
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Norton Shores	Elementary	PK-08	154	·
Muskegon Maritime Academy	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	141	·
Edgewood Elementary Academy	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-02	134	·
Orchard View Community Education	Muskegon	High	09-12	134	·
White Lake Area Community Education	Muskegon	Combined	PK-12	129	·
Wesley School	Muskegon	Combined	PK-12	127	·
Muskegon Community Education Center	Muskegon	High	09-12	107	·
Dr Martin Luther King Academy	Muskegon	Elementary	03-05	105	·
Montague Area Childhood Center	Montague	Elementary	PK-KG	85	·
Holton Virtual Academy	Holton	High	06-12	40	·
Pennsylvania Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	KG-KG	39	·
Oakridge Fusion	Muskegon	High	07-12	33	·
Fruitport Adult Education	Fruitport	High	09-12	29	·
Fruitport Alternative High School	Fruitport	High	09-12	21	·
LAKESHORE LEARNING CENTER	Muskegon	Combined	KG-12	21	·
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building	Muskegon	High	06-12	19	·
Lighthouse Academy The Port	Muskegon	High	05-12	14	·
Brooks Correctional Facility	Muskegon	High	09-12	0	·
Moon Elementary School	Muskegon	Elementary	PK-05	0	·
Muskegon Area Career Tech Center	Muskegon	High	09-12	0	·

Cities in Muskegon County

Muskegon49 schools Fruitport5 schools Holton4 schools Montague4 schools Whitehall4 schools Ravenna3 schools Norton Shores1 school Twin Lake1 school

About Muskegon County

Muskegon County is a medium-population county of about 175,961 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system serves approximately 25,245 students across 71 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,024, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.

On the school-mix side, Muskegon County is built around 33 elementary schools (11,574 students), 11 middle schools (5,158), 23 high schools (7,965), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Muskegon County is Mona Shores Public School District, which alone enrolls about 3,927 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 8%: 27,505 students in SY 2017-18 versus 25,212 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 68% to 65% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Muskegon County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Muskegon County?

There are 71 public K-12 schools in Muskegon County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 25,245.

How many high schools are in Muskegon County?

Muskegon County, Michigan has 23 public high schools, serving approximately 7,965 students.

How many middle schools are in Muskegon County?

Muskegon County, Michigan has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 5,158 students.

How many elementary schools are in Muskegon County?

Muskegon County, Michigan has 33 public elementary schools, serving approximately 11,574 students.

What is the largest school district in Muskegon County?

Mona Shores Public School District is the largest school district in Muskegon County, serving approximately 3,927 students. The county contains 20 school districts overall.

What is the population of Muskegon County?

Muskegon County, Michigan has a population of approximately 175,961, with a median age of 40. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.

What is the median household income in Muskegon County?

Median household income in Muskegon County is $65,024, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Muskegon County?

Approximately 21.3% of adults 25 and older in Muskegon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Muskegon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 58.7% of students in Muskegon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Muskegon County schools?

Across Muskegon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.1 to 1.

Muskegon County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data